Melissa Laughlin
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & MedSpa, with a proven track record in leadership and policies compliance enforcement. Excelled in nursing staff supervision and quality improvement, fostering a culture of safety and high-standard patient care. Demonstrated critical thinking and strong work ethic, significantly enhancing care coordination and patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & MedSpa
2019.05 - Current
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Clinical Nurse II NICU
Children’s Hospital of Colorado
2007.10 - 2018.10
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, COBachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Leadership and Guidance
- Quality Improvement
- Strong Work Ethic
- Budget Management
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Risk Management
Certification
ACLS, BLS, PALS, RNC-NIC
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & MedSpa
2019.05 - Current
Clinical Nurse II NICU
Children’s Hospital of Colorado
2007.10 - 2018.10
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Metropolitan State University of Denver
ACLS, BLS, PALS, RNC-NIC
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